SIU football beats North Dakota 40-21

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Behind the strength of Larry Warner's career-best 256 rushing yards, the SIU football team was able to withhold a late rally by the University of North Dakota to win 40-21.

One week after running for a career-best 168 yards in the Salukis' 23-17 win at Missouri State, Warner eclipsed those marks with a 256-yard, two touchdown performance.

Warner, Richard White and the rest of the Saluki rushers combined to run the ball 42 times for 323 yards.

The victory moves SIU's record to 6-2 overall as Dale Lennon beats his alma mater and former employer for the first time.

And for those of you wondering, yes, he did get his "bachelor pad" cleaned up.

I, for one, am proud of coach and will follow in his footsteps as I attempt to clean up my bachelor pad.

SIU football defeats North Dakota [Daily Egyptian]

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CARBON "DALE" - I'll be tweeting live from the McAndrew Stadium press box in the first (and probably only) meeting between the SIU and North Dakota football teams which I have now dubbed "Lennon Bowl."

Lennon is facing his former club and alma mater today as he tries to take No. 11 SIU to 6-2 this season.

Expect a game of me-and-my-shadow between the two clubs, who run similar schemes. I'm curious to see how Lennon's offense works with Lennon's players, so I'll be keeping a close eye on the Fighting Sioux.

Ladies and gentlemen: do not expect a blowout! Both teams have something to play for.

UND is looking to show the rest of the college football world that it belongs among FCS competition and will be fighting for bragging rights.

With a win SIU will likely continue its climb up the FCS ranking polls as it tries to solidify a playoff spot.

It should be a good one at the Mac, where it will reach a high of 79.

Take care, folks!

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